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No Shima Kō Lighthouse

Fl Red 6s🇯🇵Hofu, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About No Shima Kō Lighthouse

Also known as: No Shima Kō (West Breakwater)

The No Shima Kō lighthouse is a red, cylindrical concrete tower standing 8.5 meters tall, with a focal height of 12 meters. It is attached to a 1-story concrete equipment shelter, and the entire structure is painted red. This lighthouse is situated on No Shima, marking the end of the main west breakwater for the harbor at Hofu. It emits a red light with a characteristic of one flash every 6 seconds, visible for 11 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself cannot be entered.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for guiding local fishing vessels and commercial traffic safely into No Shima's harbor, marking the end of the main breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl R 6s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Hofu
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Sea Region
Harbor on No Shima, marking the end of the west (main) breakwater.
Latitude
33.9474°
Longitude
131.6951°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tonda(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
M5399
ARLHS No.
JPN-1646

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: A 8.5m concrete post attached to a square 1-story concrete equipment shelter. The entire lighthouse is painted red.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify No Shima Kō Lighthouse at night?+
No Shima Kō displays the characteristic Fl Red 6s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does No Shima Kō Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
No Shima Kō Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tonda at 5.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Mitajiri (7 NM NW), Tajiri (7 NM NW), Tokuyamakudamatsu (7.2 NM NNE), Nakanoseki (7.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is No Shima Kō Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, No Shima Kō Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near No Shima Kō Lighthouse?+
No Shima Kō Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near No Shima Kō Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near No Shima Kō Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.